儹 (zǎn) - To accumulate, to hoard, to gather wealth & to collect or amass money or valuables.

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zǎn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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儹 · zǎn

To accumulate, to hoard, to gather wealth;

to collect or amass money or valuables.

To accumulate, to hoard, to gather wealthto collect or amass money or valuables.

Usage highlights

Accumulate moneyHoard goodsGather wealthAmass resourcesStore up grainCollect treasures

Synonyms

  • 积— to accumulate, to store up
  • 聚— to gather, to assemble
  • 蓄— to save up, to store

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter, to disperse
  • 耗— to consume, to expend
  • 费— to spend, to waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He managed to accumulate a fortune (儹钱).
  • The merchant hoarded goods during the shortage (儹货).
  • They gathered resources for the project (儹资源).

Collocations

  • Accumulate money(儹钱)
  • Hoard goods(儹货)
  • Gather wealth(儹财)
  • Amass resources(儹资源)
  • Store up grain(儹粮)
  • Collect treasures(儹宝)

Idioms

  • Accumulating wealth and hoarding goods(儹财聚货)
  • Storing up grain and accumulating salary(儹粮积俸)
  • Gathering jade and collecting treasures(儹玉聚宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with wealth accumulation and financial management in traditional Chinese society.
  • Often used in contexts of prudent financial planning and resource management.
  • Reflects traditional values of thrift and preparation for future needs.

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